Practice - Formation of Positive Ions (Cations) and Negative Ions (Anions)
Practice Questions
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What happens to a neutral atom when it loses an electron?
💡 Hint: Think of the charge balance after losing a negative particle.
Define what a cation is.
💡 Hint: Remember, 'Cation' begins with 'C' for 'Charge'!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a cation?
💡 Hint: The name starts with 'Cat', think of 'Charge'.
True or False: Anions are formed by the loss of electrons.
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens to the electron count.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how the formation of Na⁺ and Cl⁻ relates to the stability of ionic compounds such as NaCl.
💡 Hint: Consider their positions in the periodic table and the octet rule.
Analyze the properties of ionic compounds based on the presence of cations and anions in a crystal lattice.
💡 Hint: Think about how the charges influence the physical properties.
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